Haymaker
Haymaker noun - A hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument.
Usage example: dealt his opponent a haymaker that sent him reeling across the boxing ring
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Synonyms for Haymaker
Slug and haymaker are semantically related. in strong hit topic. In some cases you can use "Slug" instead a noun "Haymaker".
Nearby Word: haymaking
Slug
Slug noun - A hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument.
Usage example: one well aimed slug on the head knocked him out
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